The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner left Madrid last summer after winning 28 trophies, including six in the Champions Leagues<\/a> and four Spanish titles.<\/p>\n Now on the books of AC Milan<\/a>, Modric, 40, is still pulling the strings in midfield and is expected to captain Croatia at the World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Modric can play in any position on the pitch because he’s a complete midfielder,” Ancelotti said<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n Editor’s Picks<\/p>\n 2 Related<\/p>\n “[He’s] One of the best players I’ve ever coached. A spectacular professional. Modric is one of a kind. There’s no other player like Modric in the world.”<\/p>\n Ancelotti’s side heads into the encounter in Orlando, Florida, on the back of last week’s 2-1 defeat to France<\/a>.<\/p>\n “We obviously need to improve,” Ancelotti said. “We have a very clear idea of what we want to do at the World Cup.<\/p>\n “We need to stay calm and composed because the entire coaching staff and the CBF are convinced that we are on the right track and in the right place. I think we’ve done a good job so far.<\/p>\n “We’re at a good stage on this path. We’ll be prepared for the best matches of the World Cup.”<\/p>\n Brazil are attempting to win the World Cup for the sixth time.<\/p>\n “For Brazil to win the World Cup, we need talent — and we have it — and we need to defend well,” Ancelotti said. “There’s no other way. I’m not convinced by an attacking game alone.”<\/p>\n Real Madrid forward Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/a> and Barcelona<\/a>‘s Raphinha<\/a> have not been able to replicate their club form for the national team.<\/p>\n Raphinha will miss Tuesday’s game as he picked up a hamstring injury against France.<\/p>\n “Raphinha and Vini are among the best in the world right now,” Ancelotti said. “I believe they will be among the best at the World Cup. The character, and personality, of both players is excellent.”<\/p>\nLuka Modric, 40, is expected to play for Croatia in the World Cup later this summer.\u00a0Alberto Gandolfo\/BSR Agency\/Getty Images<\/p>\n